Desmond vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desmond

Boy #369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from South Munster"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Desmond Rank #369

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #369 for Desmond.

Is Desmond or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Desmond at #369 in the United States.

What do Desmond and Maxwell mean?

Desmond means "man from South Munster" (Irish Gaelic origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Desmond and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Desmond is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.